DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELLOR JOBS AUSTRALIA
Australia seeks Drug and Alcohol Counsellors to live and work in Australia. If your occupation is Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, as described in the Australian Skills Classified Occupation (ASCO) 2513-13, then your skills are currently in Demand.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor is on the State Sponsorship List for one or more Australian States/Territories. You may qualify for a lower required pass mark in your points based work visa assessment, and for priority processing to fast-track your work visa application.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELLOR JOB DESCRIPTION
2513-13 Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Provides assessment, support and treatment for people, develops strategies which assist them to set goals, effect and maintain change, and provides community advice and education.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- assesses client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
- employs appropriate therapeutic models and interventions as a method of treatment and support for the client
- refers client to appropriate agencies for treatment, support and education
- facilitates the development of clients interpersonal and group skills through the provision of group-work programs
- counsels and supports family members
- provides information to the courts, guardians and agencies with the consent of the client
- adopts harm-minimisation principles in working with the client
- assists in community development by providing consultancy services and assists the community to attain knowledge and skills in addressing problems relating to substance use
- raises awareness regarding the prevention, early intervention and treatment of substance use
- promotes inter-organisational planning and consultation regarding the development of appropriate strategies and client management
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELLOR IS NOT YOUR OCCUPATION?
If your occupation does not match the
- Careers Counsellor
- Counsellors (not elsewhere classified)
- Family Counsellor
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Counsellors (not elsewhere classified)
DO I QUALIFY FOR A WORK VISA TO AUSTRALIA (DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELLOR)?
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